• Sunrise at the Cholla Cactus Garden

    Joshua Tree

    National Park California

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  • Pinto Basin Road Renovation

    Pinto Basin Road is being renovated. On weekdays you may encounter travel delays of up to 30 minutes. Cholla Cactus Garden is closed on weekdays. Cottonwood Visitor Center hours are 9 to 4 on weekdays, 8 to 4 weekends. More »

  • Rattlesnake Canyon Will Remain Closed Through May

    To provide additional time to mitigate the vandalism, Rattlesnake Canyon will remain completely closed to the public for another 30 days. More »

Academic Fee Waivers

Academic groups are encouraged to use the park for their own programs. Entrance-fee waivers are available for academic visits but not for recreational visits. Camping fees are not included in the entrance-fee waiver.

Please click the appropriate link below for an explanation of the requirements for obtaining an academic fee waiver for your group.

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  • Nature & Science Nature & Science

    Joshua Tree was set aside to protect its unique assembly of natural resources. Read More

  • History & Culture History & Culture

    Joshua Tree National Park has a rich cultural history. Read More

Did You Know?

Pinto Point

Humans have occupied the area encompassed by Joshua Tree National Park for at least 5,000 years. The first group known to inhabit the area was the Pinto Culture, followed by the Serrano, the Chemehuevi, and the Cahuilla. More...